Lot 291
1809 C-6 R1 F15. Triple Struck, Two Strikes Off Center. Glossy chocolate and steel. Smooth and very attractive for the grade. The only notable mark is a dull nick on the rim at star 4. This piece was struck three times. One strike was centered on the planchet, another was 85% off center to K-5, and the third (not necessarily in that order) was slightly off center to the bottom of the reverse. This third strike left ICA, parts of the wreath ribbon, and the U in UNITED on the rim under the wreath, but there is no trace of this strike on the obverse. This suggests the obverse may have been pressed against a new blank planchet during the slightly off center impression creating a brockage. This piece is plated on page 481 in the Breen encyclopedia illustrating what he called "First impression about 75% off center in K-11, second normal, third about 90% off center in K-5." While Breen's assessment of the percentages may be questionable, his belief that this piece was worthy of plating in his book is easily defended. MDS, Manley state 3.0. The reverse is rotated 45 degrees CW. Davy #09.6.7.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex William K. Raymond 8/24/77.
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